Variables are one of the most important concepts in Leap Workflows. They allow you to reference and reuse data throughout your workflow, creating connections between different actions and triggers.

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Understanding Variables

Variables store data that comes from:
  • Trigger inputs
  • Output from previous actions
Think of variables as containers that hold information which can be passed between different steps of your workflow.

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Using Variables

To use variables in your workflow:
  1. Click on an action to open its configuration panel
  2. Click on any input field where you want to use a variable
  3. Select from the list of available variables in the popup menu

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Variable Rules

When working with variables, keep in mind:
  1. Connection Required: Steps must be connected in the workflow for their variables to be accessible
  2. Order Matters: You can only reference variables from steps that come before (upstream) in the workflow
  3. Scope: Variables are available to all downstream actions after they’re created

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Common Use Cases

Variables are commonly used for:
  • Passing trigger data to actions
  • Using output from one action as input for another
  • Storing intermediate results
  • Creating dynamic content based on previous steps
  • Configuring conditional logic

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Best Practices

To effectively use variables:
  • Give your actions descriptive names for easier variable reference
  • Test variable connections before publishing workflows
  • Use the variable picker UI to ensure correct syntax
  • Verify variable data types match expected inputs
The variable picker will only show variables that are valid for the current context. If you don’t see an expected variable, check your workflow connections and step order.